School Of Laughs

Charlie Weiner started performing as a singer and guitar player in 1966. Occasionally, someone would break a string and he would fill in the silence with improvised ramblings. Funny ones. He loved the response and would find opportunities to be comedic throughout other gigs. Soon he started comedy in Ohio at the Cleveland Comedy Club and Hilarities.

• Performing in the middle of a mall for no one
• Getting a gig after a booker watched him get no laughs in an hour
• The old three show Saturday nights
• Burning trough sixty minutes of material in thirty minutes
• Charlie Weiner transitioning from music to being a comedy act
• How years of stage time gave his comedy an edge
• Opening for bands with his own songs
• Seeing 20,000 people at a concert sing along to HIS song
• Being too stupid to know to quit
• Taking every gig for the experience
• Acknowledging the elephant in the room
• Two bank shows that went awry
• Learning more from a bad show than a good one
• Why there's no coasting in comedy
• Why Charlie Weiner likes working with comics who are great
• The energy of a live show versus Youtube
• How watching other comics can teach you about your own comedy
• Eliminating distractions on stage

And a whole lot more.

If you enjoyed this episode with Charlie Weiner, you may also enjoy these shows that featured heavily experienced and seasoned comedians:Jeff Allen, Jeff Jena, and Rex Havens.

Thanks to this week's Patreon Sponsor Bishop Donelson. And thanks to the Clean Comedy Challenge!

Charlie Weiner started performing as a singer and guitar player in 1966. Occasionally, someone would break a string and he would fill in the silence with improvised ramblings. Funny ones. He loved the response and would find opportunities to be comedic throughout other gigs. Soon he started comedy in Ohio at the Cleveland Comedy Club and Hilarities.

• Performing in the middle of a mall for no one
• Getting a gig after a booker watched him get no laughs in an hour
• The old three show Saturday nights
• Burning trough sixty minutes of material in thirty minutes
• Charlie Weiner transitioning from music to being a comedy act
• How years of stage time gave his comedy an edge
• Opening for bands with his own songs
• Seeing 20,000 people at a concert sing along to HIS song
• Being too stupid to know to quit
• Taking every gig for the experience
• Acknowledging the elephant in the room
• Two bank shows that went awry
• Learning more from a bad show than a good one
• Why there’s no coasting in comedy
• Why Charlie Weiner likes working with comics who are great
• The energy of a live show versus Youtube
• How watching other comics can teach you about your own comedy
• Eliminating distractions on stage

And a whole lot more.

If you enjoyed this episode with Charlie Weiner, you may also enjoy these shows that featured heavily experienced and seasoned comedians:Jeff Allen, Jeff Jena, and Rex Havens.

Thanks to this week's Patreon Sponsor Bishop Donelson. And thanks to the Clean Comedy Challenge!

Today's episode Steve Martin Martin Short is brought to you by Patreon Supporter Amy Lynch. To learn how you can support the podcast visit www.SchoolOfLaughs.com/Patreon. We are also brought to you by Funny&Amen.com. If you need help with video production check out Kevin Hackenberg and his team at Funny&Amen.com.

Every once in awhile a concert comes along you just can't pass up. When I saw the Steve Martin Martin Short concert was headed for Nashville, I jumped at the chance to see these two funny legends. To top it off, the show was at the historic Grand Ole Opry. Done!

In full disclosure I should tell you that I am 48 years old. When Steve Martin performed "King Tut" and "Wild & Crazy Guy" on Saturday Night Live I instantly became a comedy fan. It was probably the first time I saw a grown man act like a child and it was infectious. It was pre-VCR days in the Roberts household, so I would place my cassette recorder (the rectangular, black, five button kind) next to the TV and magically capture the insanity. I listened back so much I wore that tape out.

So, what did I think of the live show? It was great. Non-stop laughs for two hours does a body good. They delivered and it was worth my $91 upper balcony ticket. Yes, ninety-one dollars. I have missed out on too many great shows by being frugal. No more. Just like they mention in their show, this was the "See 'em Before They Die" tour

I love the experience of being in the audience. I think it's important for every performer to sit, watch and enjoy other performances. No matter how hard I try, though, I can't just sit and enjoy a show. Being a stand-up comedian for going on twenty-seven years just gets in the way sometimes. The good news, as I was enjoying the show I was making mental notes of what I could learn from the experience. Hopefully you will find some value in the specifics I list below. A more detailed analysis is posted at www.schooloflaughs.com .

#1) KEEP WORKING

These two guys continue to work and those gigs lead to more gigs. They stay on the radar. They stay relevant. As tempting as it is to fold up the circus tent and quit comedy, you can always get better if you keep working.

#2) A COMEDY BUDDY KEEPS YOU HUMBLE

A comedy buddy can help keep you from getting too arrogant. In the show the two comedians trade affectionate barbs and reminders of their failures and miscues. They also keep each other rooted in reality. A comedian who stays isolated can begin to think they are bigger or better than they actually are.

#3) YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD, OR TOO BIG

Martin short just turned 67 and Steve Martin is 72. Just like the characters in the Three Amigos these two guys could have cashed out many years ago and rode off into the sunset. Instead, they continue to explore their age and experiences for new bits, characters and laughs.

#4) USE YOUR WHOLE LIFE AS MATERIAL

Many jokes and stories during the concert were about experiences these fellows had before making it big. A quick slideshow full of childhood photos allowed them both to use their razor sharp wit to comment on the "pre-Hollywood" versions of themselves. Giving an audience a glimpse into their early days is both fun and endearing.

#5) DEVELOP A "SECOND SKILL"

I love artists who are multi-dimensional. Steve Martin's ability to play banjo, tell jokes, act, write, perform and interject off the cuff remarks make his performances satisfying. Martin Short can sing, dance, embody a character, perform and captivate with the best of them. Had this just been two hours of story telling or joke slinging, it wouldn't have had nearly the impact.

#6) SHINE YOUR SPOTLIGHT ON SOMEONE ELSE

The loudest, longest standing ovation during the show wasn't for Steve or Marty. No, the incredible show of appreciation was for fiddle player Nicky Sanders. And it was well deserved. With Short and Martin offstage the band kicked into high gear and Sanders took over like Charlie Daniels on triple mocha latte. He even wove in a few notes of "Johnnie B. Goode" to pay homage to Chuck Berry who passed away just days earlier.

#7) KNOW WHO AND WHAT YOU ARE

As an entertainer evolves, so does his or her stage persona. At least, if you are truly an artist it will. Knowing who and what you are means being in touch with where you are NOW.

#8) CONTINUE TO GROW ARTISTICALLY

These two artists continue to grow and explore their gifts. Although Steve Martin has been playing banjo for most of his life, it wasn't until 10 years ago he played onstage with other musicians. It's not as easy as it sounds. It was a risk, one that paid off.

Martin Short continues to develop characters and star in shows such as "Marty & Maya" where he and Maya Rudolph take on hipsters, nature lovers and everyone in between.

#9) UPDATE YOUR PROMO PHOTO

In one of the funnier early moments Steve Martin congratulates Martin Short on his promo photo. He said he had asked for a digital copy of it but it was taken before the digital age. Indeed, the headshot was at least fifteen years old. Short told Steve he had advantage because he has looked the same sine he was thirty years old.

But it was indeed a jab that landed because it was 100% true.

IN SUMMARY

Overall, the concert was a truly satisfying experience. I would definitely recommend it to any current or aspiring entertainer (comedy or otherwise). It definitely motivated me to write more, take more chances and develop more bits. Luckily for me, my head shot is good to go (I must say).

LINKS AND PARTING NOTES

Steve Martin is offering a master class in comedy. If you are interested, here is a link: STEVE MARTIN MASTER CLASS If you would like to read more about Martin Short check out his book,

"I Must Say, My Life As a Humble Comedy Legend"

In this engagingly witty, wise, and heartfelt memoir, Martin Short tells the tale of how a showbiz- obsessed kid from Canada transformed himself into one of Hollywood's favorite funnymen, known to his famous peers as the "comedian's comedian."

I highly recommend Steve Martin's biography, "Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life (Unabridged)"

Martin illuminates the sacrifice, discipline, and originality that made him an icon and informs his work to this day. To be this good, to perform so frequently, was isolating and lonely.

If you are in the Austin, TX area, please come out for a crash course in stand-up comedy techniques. On April 4th, I'll be visiting the NSA AUSTIN Chapter Visit this link for more details http://nsa-austin.com

In order to reach a bigger audience you need partners. When it comes to a video partner, you have to partner with FunnyandAmen.com Funny&Amen has over 20 years experience producing, directing, and shooting feature films, commercials, and LIVE recordings and is now producing clean comedy content. The team at Funny&Amen recently filmed me and it's some of the best video I have to promote my business. Check out the work of Kevin Hackenberg and his team at FunnyAndAmen.com .

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.

Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or, if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

Today’s episode Steve Martin Martin Short is brought to you by Patreon Supporter Amy Lynch. To learn how you can support the podcast visit www.SchoolOfLaughs.com/Patreon. We are also brought to you by Funny&Amen.com. If you need help with video production check out Kevin Hackenberg and his team at Funny&Amen.com.

Every once in awhile a concert comes along you just can’t pass up. When I saw the Steve Martin Martin Short concert was headed for Nashville, I jumped at the chance to see these two funny legends. To top it off, the show was at the historic Grand Ole Opry. Done!

In full disclosure I should tell you that I am 48 years old. When Steve Martin performed “King Tut” and “Wild & Crazy Guy” on Saturday Night Live I instantly became a comedy fan. It was probably the first time I saw a grown man act like a child and it was infectious. It was pre-VCR days in the Roberts household, so I would place my cassette recorder (the rectangular, black, five button kind) next to the TV and magically capture the insanity. I listened back so much I wore that tape out.

So, what did I think of the live show? It was great. Non-stop laughs for two hours does a body good. They delivered and it was worth my $91 upper balcony ticket. Yes, ninety-one dollars. I have missed out on too many great shows by being frugal. No more. Just like they mention in their show, this was the “See ‘em Before They Die” tour

I love the experience of being in the audience. I think it’s important for every performer to sit, watch and enjoy other performances. No matter how hard I try, though, I can’t just sit and enjoy a show. Being a stand-up comedian for going on twenty-seven years just gets in the way sometimes. The good news, as I was enjoying the show I was making mental notes of what I could learn from the experience. Hopefully you will find some value in the specifics I list below. A more detailed analysis is posted at www.schooloflaughs.com .

#1) KEEP WORKING

These two guys continue to work and those gigs lead to more gigs. They stay on the radar. They stay relevant. As tempting as it is to fold up the circus tent and quit comedy, you can always get better if you keep working.

#2) A COMEDY BUDDY KEEPS YOU HUMBLE

A comedy buddy can help keep you from getting too arrogant. In the show the two comedians trade affectionate barbs and reminders of their failures and miscues. They also keep each other rooted in reality. A comedian who stays isolated can begin to think they are bigger or better than they actually are.

#3) YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD, OR TOO BIG

Martin short just turned 67 and Steve Martin is 72. Just like the characters in the Three Amigos these two guys could have cashed out many years ago and rode off into the sunset. Instead, they continue to explore their age and experiences for new bits, characters and laughs.

#4) USE YOUR WHOLE LIFE AS MATERIAL

Many jokes and stories during the concert were about experiences these fellows had before making it big. A quick slideshow full of childhood photos allowed them both to use their razor sharp wit to comment on the “pre-Hollywood” versions of themselves. Giving an audience a glimpse into their early days is both fun and endearing.

#5) DEVELOP A “SECOND SKILL”

I love artists who are multi-dimensional. Steve Martin’s ability to play banjo, tell jokes, act, write, perform and interject off the cuff remarks make his performances satisfying. Martin Short can sing, dance, embody a character, perform and captivate with the best of them. Had this just been two hours of story telling or joke slinging, it wouldn’t have had nearly the impact.

#6) SHINE YOUR SPOTLIGHT ON SOMEONE ELSE

The loudest, longest standing ovation during the show wasn’t for Steve or Marty. No, the incredible show of appreciation was for fiddle player Nicky Sanders. And it was well deserved. With Short and Martin offstage the band kicked into high gear and Sanders took over like Charlie Daniels on triple mocha latte. He even wove in a few notes of “Johnnie B. Goode” to pay homage to Chuck Berry who passed away just days earlier.

#7) KNOW WHO AND WHAT YOU ARE

As an entertainer evolves, so does his or her stage persona. At least, if you are truly an artist it will. Knowing who and what you are means being in touch with where you are NOW.

#8) CONTINUE TO GROW ARTISTICALLY

These two artists continue to grow and explore their gifts. Although Steve Martin has been playing banjo for most of his life, it wasn’t until 10 years ago he played onstage with other musicians. It’s not as easy as it sounds. It was a risk, one that paid off.

Martin Short continues to develop characters and star in shows such as “Marty & Maya” where he and Maya Rudolph take on hipsters, nature lovers and everyone in between.

#9) UPDATE YOUR PROMO PHOTO

In one of the funnier early moments Steve Martin congratulates Martin Short on his promo photo. He said he had asked for a digital copy of it but it was taken before the digital age. Indeed, the headshot was at least fifteen years old. Short told Steve he had advantage because he has looked the same sine he was thirty years old.

But it was indeed a jab that landed because it was 100% true.

IN SUMMARY

Overall, the concert was a truly satisfying experience. I would definitely recommend it to any current or aspiring entertainer (comedy or otherwise). It definitely motivated me to write more, take more chances and develop more bits. Luckily for me, my head shot is good to go (I must say).

LINKS AND PARTING NOTES

Steve Martin is offering a master class in comedy. If you are interested, here is a link:  STEVE MARTIN MASTER CLASS
If you would like to read more about Martin Short check out his book,

“I Must Say, My Life As a Humble Comedy Legend”

In this engagingly witty, wise, and heartfelt memoir, Martin Short tells the tale of how a showbiz- obsessed kid from Canada transformed himself into one of Hollywood's favorite funnymen, known to his famous peers as the "comedian's comedian."

I highly recommend Steve Martin’s biography, “Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life (Unabridged)”

Martin illuminates the sacrifice, discipline, and originality that made him an icon and informs his work to this day. To be this good, to perform so frequently, was isolating and lonely.

If you are in the Austin, TX area, please come out for a crash course in stand-up comedy techniques. On April 4th, I’ll be visiting the NSA AUSTIN Chapter Visit this link for more details http://nsa-austin.com

In order to reach a bigger audience you need partners. When it comes to a video partner, you have to partner with FunnyandAmen.com  Funny&Amen has over 20 years experience producing, directing, and shooting feature films, commercials, and LIVE recordings and is now producing clean comedy content.  The team at Funny&Amen recently filmed me and it's some of the best video I have to promote my business. Check out the work of Kevin Hackenberg and his team at FunnyAndAmen.com .

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.

Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or, if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

Today's "After School Special" podcast is brought to you by Patreon supporter John Hill. To learn how you can support podcast through a small, monthly donation, visit Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs

after school special

After School Special

I am joined today by a group of School of Laughs students after a recent comedy writing class. We had a fun bunch this last round and they stuck around to find out some answers to questions hat have been burning in their minds.

Specifically, students ask questions about:

John ask about tips on making a great story funnier Matt wonders who much creative license you have onstage Jeffrey wants to how to define your stage persona when you first start Charity wants to know what its like living the life of a comedian Find out more about our comedy classes both live and online at www.SchoolOfLaughs.com

FUNNYANDAMEN.COM

In order to reach a bigger audience you need partners. When it comes to a video partner, you have to partner with FunnyandAmen.com Funny&Amen has over 20 years experience producing, directing, and shooting feature films, commercials, and LIVE recordings and is now producing clean comedy content. The team at Funny&Amen recently filmed me and it's some of the best video I have to promote my business. Check out the work of Kevin Hackenberg and his team at FunnyAndAmen.com .

CLUB 52 IS THE ONLY WEEKLY PROGRAM

DESIGNED 100% FOR COMEDIANS!

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.

Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or, if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

Today’s "After School Special" podcast is brought to you by Patreon supporter John Hill. To learn how you can support podcast through a small, monthly donation, visit Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs

after school special

After School Special

I am joined today by a group of School of Laughs students after a recent comedy writing class. We had a fun bunch this last round and they stuck around to find out some answers to questions hat have been burning in their minds.

Specifically, students ask questions about:

John ask about tips on making a great story funnier
Matt wonders who much creative license you have onstage
Jeffrey wants to how to define your stage persona when you first start
Charity wants to know what its like living the life of a comedian
Find out more about our comedy classes both live and online at www.SchoolOfLaughs.com

FUNNYANDAMEN.COM

In order to reach a bigger audience you need partners. When it comes to a video partner, you have to partner with FunnyandAmen.com Funny&Amen has over 20 years experience producing, directing, and shooting feature films, commercials, and LIVE recordings and is now producing clean comedy content. The team at Funny&Amen recently filmed me and it's some of the best video I have to promote my business. Check out the work of Kevin Hackenberg and his team at FunnyAndAmen.com .

CLUB 52 IS THE ONLY WEEKLY PROGRAM

DESIGNED 100% FOR COMEDIANS!

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.

Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or, if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

I'm joined today by former School of Laughs student Lee Hardin to discuss what it's like 3 years into the grind. Still working a day job to pay the bills, Lee has started to get some traction in his act and is now getting some bookings. He allows us a peek inside his progress.

Specifically, we talk about:

• His early love of comedy
• His transition into being more conversational onstage
• What he learned at a recent showcase at Zanies in Chicago
• How cumulative stage time has paid off
• A bad habit he noticed he picked up
• Learning what material works where
• Making your material accessible
• Booked shows that go nowhere
• Performing in Jackson, TN at South Street
• Hustling gigs on the phone
• Building a website on Square Space
• Using "Bands in Town" to list upcoming dates
• Getting paid gigs
• Working with Hacksaw Jim Duggan
• Getting rid of debt
• Working a flexible job to accommodate last minute bookings

We also mentioned Nora Canfield who does incredible photography for comedians.

Find out more about Lee at www.LeeHardinComedy.com and how he is grinding it out and cranking up the laughs.

Today's podcast "Grinding It Out While Still At A Job" is brought to you by Patreon supporter John Schuster. To learn how you can support podcast through a small, monthly donation, visit Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs

Also, we are proud to welcome Kevin Hackenberg and his team over at FunnyAndAmen.com.

In order to reach a bigger audience you need partners. When it comes to a video partner, you have to partner with FunnyandAmen.com Funny&Amen has over 20 years experience producing, directing, and shooting feature films, commercials, and LIVE recordings and is now producing clean comedy content. The team at Funny&Amen recently filmed me and it's some of the best video I have to promote my business. Check out the work of Kevin Hackenberg and his team at FunnyAndAmen.com .

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.

Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or, if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

I’m joined today by former School of Laughs student Lee Hardin to discuss what it’s like 3 years into the grind. Still working a day job to pay the bills, Lee has started to get some traction in his act and is now getting some bookings. He allows us a peek inside his progress.

Specifically, we talk about:

• His early love of comedy
• His transition into being more conversational onstage
• What he learned at a recent showcase at Zanies  in Chicago
• How cumulative stage time has paid off
• A bad habit he noticed he picked up
• Learning what material works where
• Making your material accessible
• Booked shows that go nowhere
• Performing in Jackson, TN at South Street
• Hustling gigs on the phone
• Building a website on Square Space
• Using “Bands in Town” to list upcoming dates
• Getting paid gigs
• Working with Hacksaw Jim Duggan
• Getting rid of debt
• Working a flexible job to accommodate last minute bookings

We also mentioned Nora Canfield who does incredible photography for comedians.

Find out more about Lee at www.LeeHardinComedy.com and how he is grinding it out and cranking up the laughs.

Today’s podcast "Grinding It Out While Still At A Job" is brought to you by Patreon supporter John Schuster. To learn how you can support podcast through a small, monthly donation, visit Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs 

Also, we are proud to welcome Kevin Hackenberg and his team over at FunnyAndAmen.com.

In order to reach a bigger audience you need partners. When it comes to a video partner, you have to partner with FunnyandAmen.com  Funny&Amen has over 20 years experience producing, directing, and shooting feature films, commercials, and LIVE recordings and is now producing clean comedy content.  The team at Funny&Amen recently filmed me and it's some of the best video I have to promote my business. Check out the work of Kevin Hackenberg and his team at FunnyAndAmen.com .

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.

Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or, if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

Would you like to know how one listener took his Facebook fan page from 1500 to 40,000 likes? I thought so! I first met Bob Moher a couple of years ago in Texas. As we knocked back some brisket tacos, he told me he had been getting into Facebook marketing. This was intimidating. Bob was in his sixties and knew more than this 40 something would ever understand about Facebook. Bob told me about boosting posts, driving up his fan page "likes", and getting some outhouse people to attend his shows. He even created a Facebook page to hep others learn how to go about it: Using Facebook To Market Your Comedy .

I was intriqued. But I didn't like the idea of paying 5-10 dollars a day to boost my posts just to increase likes on my Facebook fan page. Bob didn't either, and he discovered a system for "sharing" his and others memes to get maximum results. No boost budget necessary. Today, Bob is kind enough to share his sharing tips with us. These same strategies have taken his fan page likes form 1500 to over 40,000. Boom! That is no small accomplishment.

I've been following Bob's progress and knew I had to share him with you!

We cover a lot of ground in this episode. Specifically we talk about:

• How to stop boosting and start sharing your memes for maximum engagement
• How watching a Holly Homer Youtube Video changed everything
• Why its "Hip" to be square on your Facebook fan page
• The proper dimensions for making the meme most sharable
• Why he prefers to use a simple background vs a photo in the background
• How you can you drive traffic to your website with a meme
• Using memes to create merchandise
• The best share ratio of your memes and other people's memes
• The best share frequency to generate results for your Facebook fan page
• Why Bob likes to use https://www.picmonkey.com

and a whole lot more.

You can learn more about Bob Moher at:

www.BobMoher.com

His Facebook FAN PAGE

and of course, visit the Using Facebook To Market Your Comedy page to see all this in action.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT:

In order to reach a bigger audience you need partners. When it comes to a video partner, you have to partner with FunnyandAmen.com Funny&Amen has over 20 years experience producing, directing, and shooting feature films, commercials, and LIVE recordings and is now producing clean comedy content. The team at Funny&Amen recently filmed me and it's some of the best video I have to promote my business. Check out the work of Kevin Hackenberg and his team at FunnyAndAmen.com .

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.

Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or, if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

Would you like to know how one listener took his Facebook fan page from 1500 to 40,000 likes? I thought so! I first met Bob Moher a couple of years ago in Texas. As we knocked back some brisket tacos, he told me he had been getting into Facebook marketing. This was intimidating. Bob was in his sixties and knew more than this 40 something would ever understand about Facebook. Bob told me about boosting posts, driving up his fan page “likes”, and getting some outhouse people to attend his shows. He even created a Facebook page to hep others learn how to go about it: Using Facebook To Market Your Comedy .

I was intriqued. But I didn’t like the idea of paying 5-10 dollars a day to boost my posts just to increase likes on my Facebook fan page. Bob didn’t either, and he discovered a system for “sharing” his and others memes to get maximum results. No boost budget necessary. Today, Bob is kind enough to share his sharing tips with us. These same strategies have taken his fan page likes form 1500 to over 40,000. Boom! That is no small accomplishment.

I’ve been following Bob’s progress and knew I had to share him with you!

We cover a lot of ground in this episode. Specifically we talk about:

• How to stop boosting and start sharing your memes for maximum engagement
• How watching a Holly Homer Youtube Video changed everything
• Why its “Hip” to be square on your Facebook fan page
• The proper dimensions for making the meme most sharable
• Why he prefers to use a simple background vs a photo in the background
• How you can you drive traffic to your website with a meme
• Using memes to create merchandise
• The best share ratio of your memes and other people’s memes
• The best share frequency to generate results for your Facebook fan page
• Why Bob likes to use https://www.picmonkey.com

and a whole lot more.

You can learn more about Bob Moher at:

www.BobMoher.com

His Facebook FAN PAGE

and of course, visit the Using Facebook To Market Your Comedy page to see all this in action.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT:

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